Practical Training: Gerontological Work in Residential Care

Structure Type: Course
Code: GERAEV600
Type: Compulsory
Level: Bachelor
Credits: 6.0 points
Teacher Team: Koivula, Anna-Kaarina ; Lahti, Marita
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester

Curriculum  Semester  Credits  Start of Semester  End of Semester
VANTYO-2015   1 spring   6.0   2016-01-01   2016-07-31  

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the course, students will know how to facilitate aged people's meaningful daily life with help of gerontological knowledge. Students will learn to plan, implement and evaluate the care of aged people in home-like settings, ensuring clients' self-determination and social engagement. Students evaluate their development needs.

Student's Workload

156 hours

Contents

Practical training in residential care for aged clients. Supporting ability to function; rehabilitative approach to work; participatory methods.

Recommended or Required Reading

the same material as for theoretical courses

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

practical training, learning assignments, seminars

Assessment Criteria

Pass/fail.
Fail: student does not reach the learning outcomes defined for the course.

Assessment Methods

Practical training (pass), independent assignments and active participation in seminars

Work Placement

the study course consists of practical training

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